valve cover gaskets
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Car: 1987 Camaro, 1986 Trans AM
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valve cover gaskets
I want to replace my valve cover gaskets becuase of a leaking oil problem.
i have a 1986 trans am. v8 5.0 TPI FI. the last year that had the 4 bolts on the side of the covers and not directly from the top down.
my concern is that i want to do it and not pay 60 bucks an hr of labor for someone to do it.
its jsut 4 bolts on each side and my problem is that theres soooo much in the way on the passneger side between distributor cables and other mechanisms that i can even identify
Has anyone attempted this themselves? any tips?
i have a 1986 trans am. v8 5.0 TPI FI. the last year that had the 4 bolts on the side of the covers and not directly from the top down.
my concern is that i want to do it and not pay 60 bucks an hr of labor for someone to do it.
its jsut 4 bolts on each side and my problem is that theres soooo much in the way on the passneger side between distributor cables and other mechanisms that i can even identify
Has anyone attempted this themselves? any tips?
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
It's not that difficult, just keep note of what you have to remove or disconnect to get at the valve covers.
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From: knoxville tn
Car: 86 IROC
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 700-R-4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 open
Re: valve cover gaskets
i exclusively use the rubber valve cover gaskets.you should make sure your cover flanges are straight before you put them on.GM made a valve cover hold down kit that i highly reccomend AND only tighten them to 50 70 inch pounds.good luck
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